Description
1971 Fiat 124 Spider
Registration Number: UTA 114J
Chassis Number: 124AS0017292
Recorded Mileage: 60, 486 miles
From the estate of esteemed Italian car historian Mr. Peter Marshall
Converted to RHD in current ownership
Complete with rare factory hardtop
Introduced at the November 1966 Turin Salon, the Fiat 124 Sport Spider boasted a handsome two-door monocoque body both styled and produced by Pininfarina, with Fiat taking on final assembly of the finished car. Mechanically very similar to its saloon car sibling, the Spider featured all-round coil-sprung suspension (independent double-wishbone front / Panhard rod-located 'live' axle rear), four-wheel disc brakes and worm-and-roller steering. Designed by ex-Ferrari engineer Aurelio Lampredi, its four-cylinder engine boasted an aluminium DOHC crossflow cylinder head. Progressively enlarged up to 2. 0 litres by 1979, the free-revving unit was allied to four-speed (later five-speed) manual transmission. Incorporating such thoughtful features as intermittent wipers and a hood that could be raised in under twenty seconds, the Sport Spider proved a great sales success. A staple part of Fiat's model range until 1982, just under 200, 000 are thought to have been made (with 80% finding their way to the US).
A 1970 1500c model, this 124 Spider is offered from the estate of respected Italian car historian Mr. Peter Marshall. Peter acquired the Fiat some 15 or so years ago as a LHD example, converting the car himself to RHD but unfortunately using it little in his ownership. The Fiat was last granted an MoT in 2009 at the current mileage, since then being dry stored with the rest of Peter’s Italian classic car collection. Sadly now coming for sale now due to Peter’s passing in early 2024, the Fiat is in remarkably sound condition, although will no doubt benefit from recommissioning before being used once more.
Finished in Yellow with a black interior, showing 60, 473 miles, and complete with rare factory hardtop and UK V5C, this classic Italian sports car will we are sure make a fun project to recommission and enjoy in the summer months.
This classic vehicle will be coming to auction with Dore & Rees Auctions on Saturday 21st September at the Castle Combe Autumn Classic. For further information please contact the Motoring department.
